Chain Reaction: Senate looks into pharma orders, foreign investment

The new bills would require drug distributors to share more data with the Drug Enforcement Administration and evaluate the effect of foreign investment on the U.S. economy.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 25, 2018

China's scrap ban leaves supply chain unsettled

West Coast ports and carriers are facing lower volumes after China's decision to crack down on 32 types of scrap products.

By Edwin Lopez • May 23, 2018

Supply chains brace for new data standards

Companies will have to comply with Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if their supply chain reaches European customers.

By Craig Guillot • May 22, 2018

US pauses trade war with China after retailers testify

Retail trade groups and executives testified before the United States Trade Representative on the potential impact of proposed $50 billion in tariffs on China, which may still be on the table.

By Corinne Ruff • May 22, 2018

With China tariffs in flux, supply chains set sights on Vietnam

Exports from Vietnam to the U.S. doubled in the last five years, but concerns plague supplier quality and visibility. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 21, 2018

Chain Reaction: (Un)happy Infrastructure Week!

Ports are frustrated by the lack of funding options, even as one railway gets what it needs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 18, 2018

Negotiators blow past NAFTA deadline but plan to resume talks

House Speaker Paul Ryan set the stage for a dramatic week of negotiations, but instead saw NAFTA talks wind down to irresolution.

By Edwin Lopez • May 18, 2018

Ports seek more funding to handle multimodal freight spike

The State of Freight report outlines ports' needs, but Congress doesn't seem like it will acquiesce anytime soon.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 18, 2018

Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations

Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.

By Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018

Chain Reaction: White House organizes AI summit

On Capitol Hill, Maersk and UPS were among the industry representatives testifying to Congress on blockchain's use cases.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 11, 2018

Alphabet, FedEx, Uber to participate in DOT drone program

Ten local municipalities with private partners will develop drone pilot programs to help the Department of Transportation craft regulation for drone use.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 10, 2018

Blockchain baffles pharma supply chains

At an event hosted by the Center for Supply Chain Studies, the FDA, biopharma industry and blockchain service providers gathered to discuss practical implementation for the drug supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 8, 2018

Can teenagers safely solve the truck driver shortage?

The trucking industry is sharply divided over new legislation that would allow drivers under the age of 21 to transport goods across state lines.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 8, 2018

Round 9: The final NAFTA countdown

After a full month of talks, negotiators are racing to get a new deal up for votes during both the U.S. and Mexico's lame duck legislative sessions.

By Edwin Lopez • May 7, 2018

White House considers executive action against Chinese telecom companies

The telecom supply chain is in for upheaval if the U.S. cracks down on Chinese suppliers over national security concerns.

By Rich Weissman • May 4, 2018

Chain Reaction: Localizing the auto supply chain may not work

With NAFTA negotiations winding down, the U.S. is still pushing "America First" policies. In other news, Nikola sues Tesla over electric truck patent infringement.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 4, 2018

New California independent contractor test assumes all workers are employees

The "ABC test" could finally put an end to the truck driver misclassification debate.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2018

How to manage warranty, regulatory and 
commercial litigation risks in the auto supply chain

The auto supply chain is subject to many risks, but this how-to guide can help you take the first steps toward securing your supply chain.

By Mark Aiello and Andrew Fromm • May 2, 2018

Trade uncertainty threatens air freight boom

Data from the International Air Transport Association revealed slower growth in February, indicating a downturn in air cargo volumes. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 30, 2018

What the Denham amendment means for the trucking industry

While the amendment could streamline interstate commerce, some industry groups argue it would create safety issues for drivers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 30, 2018

Chain Reaction: The FAA amendment could spell bad news for the trucking industry

The amendment could further complicate ELD implementation despite providing streamlined break rules for truck drivers. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 27, 2018

Drayage battle heats up in California

Labor advocates are facing off against industry groups over a bill in the California Senate, which would hold shippers liable for using a trucking company with labor violations.

By Edwin Lopez • April 26, 2018

Suppliers raising steel prices up to 10% amid tariff uncertainty

If U.S. steel manufacturers are unable to meet increased demand, steel prices could rise even further. 

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2018

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act: A progress report

Five years in and one enforcement extension later, pharmaceutical companies still have a long way to go to fulfill the goal of true traceability.

By Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

As India, China drug industries mature, FDA scrutiny an overhang

Rising numbers of warning letters have put production quality in focus, just as both countries turn further toward novel drug R&D. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 23, 2018